President of India Practice Questions
20 free President of India practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Electoral College for the election of the President of India?
- A Elected members of the Lok Sabha
- B Elected members of the Rajya Sabha
- C Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States
- D Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry
Correct answer: Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States
The Electoral College consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and UTs (Delhi and Puducherry). Nominated members and members of the Legislative Councils do not participate in the presidential election.
The nomination of a candidate for election to the office of President must be subscribed by at least how many proposers and seconders?
- A 10 proposers and 10 seconders
- B 20 proposers and 20 seconders
- C 50 proposers and 50 seconders
- D 100 proposers and 100 seconders
Correct answer: 50 proposers and 50 seconders
According to the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, a candidate's nomination must be subscribed by at least 50 electors as proposers and 50 electors as seconders. This provision was introduced to discourage non-serious candidates from contesting.
What is the security deposit required for a candidate contesting the Presidential election in India?
- A ₹5,000
- B ₹10,000
- C ₹15,000
- D ₹25,000
Correct answer: ₹15,000
A candidate contesting the Presidential election must deposit ₹15,000 in the Reserve Bank of India. The deposit is forfeited if the candidate fails to secure one-sixth of the votes polled.
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'Procedure for Impeachment of the President'?
- A Article 52
- B Article 56
- C Article 60
- D Article 61
Correct answer: Article 61
Article 61 provides the procedure for impeachment of the President for 'violation of the Constitution'. The charge can be initiated by either House of Parliament and requires a special majority of two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
- A The Vice-President of India
- B The Prime Minister of India
- C The Chief Justice of India
- D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct answer: The Chief Justice of India
Under Article 60, the oath or affirmation to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India. In his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available performs this duty.
The executive power of the Union is vested in the President according to which Article?
- A Article 53
- B Article 54
- C Article 74
- D Article 75
Correct answer: Article 53
Article 53 states that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him. However, this power is exercised in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers.
In the event of the resignation of the President, to whom should the resignation letter be addressed?
- A The Chief Justice of India
- B The Prime Minister
- C The Vice-President of India
- D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct answer: The Vice-President of India
The President can resign from his office at any time by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President. The Vice-President is then required to communicate this resignation to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
How many times can a person be re-elected as the President of India?
- A Only twice
- B Only thrice
- C Any number of times
- D Maximum two terms of 5 years each
Correct answer: Any number of times
Article 57 provides that a person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall be eligible for re-election to that office. Unlike the USA, there is no constitutional limit on the number of terms a person can serve.
Which of the following Veto powers is NOT possessed by the President of India?
- A Absolute Veto
- B Suspensive Veto
- C Pocket Veto
- D Qualified Veto
Correct answer: Qualified Veto
Qualified Veto, which requires an amendment by a higher majority than the original one, is a feature of the American Presidency. The Indian President possesses Absolute, Suspensive, and Pocket Vetoes.
Under which Article can the President seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact?
- A Article 72
- B Article 123
- C Article 143
- D Article 352
Correct answer: Article 143
Article 143 (Advisory Jurisdiction) authorizes the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance. The opinion given by the court is only advisory and not binding on the President.
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
- A Only the Lok Sabha
- B Only the Rajya Sabha
- C Either House of Parliament
- D The Supreme Court
Correct answer: Either House of Parliament
The charge of 'violation of the Constitution' can be preferred by either House of Parliament. However, it must be signed by at least one-fourth of the total membership of the House and a 14-day notice must be given.
Which of the following is an executive power of the President?
- A Appointing the Attorney General of India
- B Promulgating Ordinances
- C Addressing the first session of Parliament after each general election
- D Granting pardon to a convict
Correct answer: Appointing the Attorney General of India
Appointing high officials like the Attorney General, CAG, and Governors is an executive power. Promulgating ordinances and addressing Parliament are legislative powers, while granting pardon is a judicial power.
The President's 'Pocket Veto' allows him to keep a bill pending for what duration?
- A 14 days
- B 30 days
- C 6 months
- D An indefinite period
Correct answer: An indefinite period
In a Pocket Veto, the President neither ratifies, rejects, nor returns the bill, but simply keeps it pending. Since the Constitution does not prescribe a time limit for him to take action, this results in an indefinite delay.
Who is the only President of India to have been elected unopposed?
- A Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- B Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
- C Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
- D K.R. Narayanan
Correct answer: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected unopposed as the President of India in July 1977. He had previously contested the presidential election in 1969 and lost to V.V. Giri.
The ordinance-making power of the President under Article 123 is subject to which condition?
- A It can be issued even when both Houses are in session
- B It has the same force as an Act of Parliament
- C It cannot be withdrawn by the President
- D It can be used to amend the Constitution
Correct answer: It has the same force as an Act of Parliament
An ordinance issued by the President has the same force and effect as an act of Parliament. However, it is a temporary law and must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly.
Which among the following is the 'Military Power' of the President?
- A He is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India
- B He can declare war or conclude peace subject to the approval of Parliament
- C He appoints the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force
- D All of the above
Correct answer: All of the above
The President is the supreme commander of the armed forces and exercises this authority by appointing service chiefs and possessing the power to declare war/peace, though regulated by Parliament.
The President can grant pardon in cases involving which of the following?
- A Punishment by a Court Martial
- B Punishment for an offence against a Union law
- C Death sentence
- D All of the above
Correct answer: All of the above
Article 72 gives the President wide-ranging pardoning powers. This extends to all cases where punishment is by a Court Martial, for offences against Union laws, and in all cases of death sentences.
What happens if the office of both the President and the Vice-President falls vacant?
- A The Prime Minister acts as President
- B The Speaker of the Lok Sabha acts as President
- C The Chief Justice of India acts as President
- D Fresh elections must be held within 30 days
Correct answer: The Chief Justice of India acts as President
According to the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, in the event of vacancies in the offices of both President and Vice-President, the Chief Justice of India (or the senior-most judge of the SC) acts as the President.
The President's power to summon and prorogue both Houses of Parliament is which type of power?
- A Executive Power
- B Legislative Power
- C Financial Power
- D Discretionary Power
Correct answer: Legislative Power
These are legislative powers as they relate to the functioning of the legislature. The President also has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha and summon joint sittings under this category.
A Bill for the alteration of boundaries of states can be introduced in Parliament only with the prior recommendation of whom?
- A The Prime Minister
- B The Governor of the affected state
- C The President
- D The Chief Justice of India
Correct answer: The President
Under Article 3, certain bills like those for the formation of new states or alteration of areas/boundaries/names of existing states require the prior recommendation of the President before introduction.